<h2>Name</h2>
<p>
It is derived from the very first cord "<em>WatTur-i</em>."
</p>
<h2>Period of Revelation</h2>
<p>
From the internal evidence of the subject matter it appears that this
Surah too was revealed in the same stage of the Holy Prophet's life at
Makkah in which the Surah Adh-Dhariyat was revealed. While going through
it one can clearly feel that during the period of its revelation the
Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was being
showered with objections and accusations but there is no evidence yet
to show that severe persecution of the Muslims had started.
</p>
<h2>Subject Matter and Topics</h2>
<p>
The subject matter of its first section (vv. 1-28) is the Hereafter.
As arguments for its possibility, necessity and occurrence had already
been given in Surah Adh-Dhariyat, these have not been repeated here.
However, swearing an oath by some realities and signs which testify to
the Hereafter, it has been stated most emphatically that it will
surely come to pass, and none has the power to prevent its occurrence.
Then, it has been stated as to what will be the fate of those who deny
it when it actually occurs, and how will those who believe in it and
adopt the way of piety and righteousness accordingly, be blessed by
Allah. 
</p>
<p>
Then, in the second section (vv. 29-49) the Quraish chiefs' attitude towards the message of the Holy Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allah he upon him) has been criticized. They called him a
sorcerer, a madman, or a poet, and would thus mislead the common
people against him so that they should not pay any serious attention
to the message he preached. They looked upon him as a calamity that
had suddenly descended on them and would openly wish that he met with
a disaster so that they were rid of him. They accused him of
fabricating the Qur'an by himself and of presenting it in the name of
Allah, and this was, God forbid, a fraud that he was practising. They
would often taunt him, saying that God could not have appointed an
ordinary man like him to the office of Prophethood. They expressed
great disgust at his invitation and message and would avoid him as if
he was asking them for a reward for it. They would sit and take
counsels together to devise schemes in order to put an end to his
mission. And while they did all this they never realized what creeds
of ignorance they were involved in and how selflessly and sincerely
was Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) exerting
himself to deliver them from their error. While criticizing them for
this attitude and conduct, Allah has put them certain questions, one
after the other, each of which is either an answer to some objection
of theirs, or a criticism of some error. Then, it has been said that
it would absolutely be of no avail to show them a miracle in order to
convince them of his Prophethood, for they were such stubborn people
as would misinterpret anything they were shown only to avoid affirming
the faith. 
</p>
<p>
In the beginning of this section as well as in its end, the
Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has been given
the instruction that he should persistently continue giving his
invitation and preaching his message in spite of the accusations and
objections of his opponents and enemies, and should endure their
resistance patiently till Allah's judgment comes to pass. Besides, he
has been consoled, as if to say "Your Lord has not left you alone to
face your enemies, after raising you as a Prophet, but He is
constantly watching over you. Therefore, endure every hardship
patiently till the Hour of His judgment comes, and seek through
praising and glorifying your Lord the power that is required for
exerting in the cause of Allah under such conditions.
</p>

